CHEAP summer weight synth quilt option?

I'm not an expert by any means (i just play one on BPL t.v). Looks interesting, but as to quality of the insulation, i doubt it's particularly high. It's most likely the ubiquitous kind of polyester insulation you can find in various places like Joanne's fabrics. Chances are, it won't last as long or be as warm per given weight as Apex, but it's cheap enough to give it a try. Apex i think is also silicone coated to further speed up drying. Is there any possibility of being able to recycle the materials? That would be my only concern.

Price came down since yesterday. Just saw it change from 4 to 3 Pounds.

4 togs would be ~15-20C lower limit (comfort for men) en rating

;)

"The shell fabric is 100% polypropylene so should be fairly water repellant but its also very porous and breathable."

Yep, that part should be nice. Permanent DWR basically, and since i'm assuming it's going on top of your down quilt or bag, then it won't get too stinky either.

I would love an Apex quilt with a woven polyproplyene fabric top and nylon bottom for this purpose, but you can't beat that price, that's for sure.

"…and since i'm assuming it's going on top of your down quilt or bag…"

good way to reduce the loft of your down… putting the weight of a synthetic quilt on top of the down :(

billy

Yeah, but that's how you deal with the moisture better. Vapor condenses in the top quilt mostly, and it's better for that to be in the synthetic one.